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This week, we began our meeting by discussing the end of the long French summer vacation and how it differs from the American school calendar. French students typically enjoy two full months of summer vacation (from early July to early September). This extended break is seen as essential for rest and cultural enrichment. We explored…

Today, we discussed an important historical event that holds a significant place in French culture: The Liberation Day of Paris. This day is remembered on August 25th, and it marks the day Paris was liberated from the German forces during World War II. This discussion gave us the opportunity to practice the various French past…

Today, we discussed yet another different Francophone region. This is because today is Gabon Independence Day! To celebrate the country’s freedom from France, they hold concerts, parades, and fireworks displays. We discussed the similarities and differences of France’s Bastille Day to Gabon Independence Day even to American Independence Day. Finally, we briefly reviewed some holiday…

This week, we discussed the traditions of a different Francophone region! Today is the last day of the Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France in Quebec City, which is a festival that celebrates Canada’s French and Native heritage. This festival usually consists of historical reenactments, costumes, and unique crafts and foods. In honor of this festival, we…

This week, we discussed some of the ongoing celebrations in certain parts of France. Currently, the Fête de la Véraison is going on in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This is a unique festival that celebrates the ripening of grapes in this region of France. This festival includes many interesting showman performing their talents, so we made an effort…

This week, we discussed the conclusion of the Tour de France, which ended today. We explored the cultural significance of this iconic event, highlighting its role not only as a major sporting competition but also as a celebration of French heritage, landscapes, and national pride. We also discussed the cultural importance of sporting events in…

This week, we focused on current French music events. We discussed several major happenings, including the Festival du Vieil Écluse (Old Plough Festival), the Messiaen Festival, and Iron Maiden’s recent performance in Paris. Everyone shared insights about the cultural significance and music featured in each event. Finally, to reinforce our vocabulary, we wrapped up the…

In today’s session, we discussed Bastille Day (La Fête Nationale), which takes place tomorrow, July 14. We talked about its historical significance and how it’s celebrated in France with fireworks, parades, and public festivities. We also explored French summer activities and compared them to activities in other francophone countries. We also reviewed holiday and independence-related…

Today, we talked about holidays, current events, and the upcoming Bastille Day (La Fête Nationale), discussing its history, traditions, and how it’s celebrated in France. Participants practiced related vocabulary and shared their thoughts on national celebrations. To end the session, we played a Kahoot game that reviewed key vocabulary and cultural facts in a lively,…

Today, we continued practicing vocabulary and conversation around holidays and current events. A highlight of the discussion was planning an activity related to American Independence Day, including ideas for incorporating cultural and language elements into a future session. To wrap up, we played a fun and interactive Quizlet game that helped reinforce the vocabulary and…